"The practice of using 'privateer ships,' a form of piracy encouraged by the state, stems from the unending wars between Old Continent nations. It originated 600 years ago, during the era of nearshore rowboats and ramming warfare."
"Privateer ships, officially sanctioned by the state, became the best means for nations to harass each other's merchant ships and supply lines, plundering goods, especially when the navy was unavailable or inconveniently involved."
"Historically, privateer ships were a tactic used by the weaker side, which aligns well with the current balance of power in the New Continent."
"During the era of Sirius dominion over the New Continent and Black Sea, rising powers like Tulip and Sak were clearly unable to directly challenge Sirius at sea, making privateer ships an asymmetric tool of competition long before today."
"Now it has finally developed to its peak, forming comprehensive and allied privateer groups."
